NEET UG Counselling 2026: MCC Opens New Registration Portal for Round 1
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially opened the New Registration portal for NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 today, August 5, 2026 . Candidates who have qualified in NEET UG 2026 can now register online through the official MCC counselling portal at mcc.nic.in .
The registration window for Round 1 will remain open until August 12, 2026, up to 3:00 PM, with the payment facility closing at 6:00 PM on the same day . This is a crucial opportunity for lakhs of medical aspirants across India to secure admission to MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing courses under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed Universities, Central Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, and other participating institutions .
NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1: Complete Schedule
Here is the complete schedule for MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration & Fee Payment | August 5 to August 12, 2026 (up to 3:00 PM) |
| Payment Window Closes | August 12, 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Choice Filling | August 6 to August 13, 2026 (up to 11:00 AM) |
| Choice Locking | August 11 (4:00 PM) to August 13 (11:00 AM) |
| Seat Allotment Processing | August 13 to August 16, 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | August 17, 2026 |
| Reporting to Allotted College | August 18 to August 22, 2026 |
| Verification by Institutes | August 23, 2026 |
Candidates must note that choice locking is mandatory, and those who do not lock their preferences before the deadline may lose their selected choices .
How to Register on the New MCC Portal
The MCC has launched a fresh registration portal for NEET UG Counselling 2026. Candidates can complete the registration process by following these steps :
Visit the official MCC counselling website at mcc.nic.in
Click on UG Medical Counselling and select New Registration
Enter your email ID and mobile number for OTP verification
Your name, NEET application number, and date of birth will be automatically fetched from the NTA database
Create a high-security password for future logins
Fill in personal, academic, category, and bank account details
Upload required scanned documents
Pay the counselling registration fee and security deposit online
Review all details before submission and download the confirmation page
Important: Candidates can submit only one counselling application. Multiple registrations can lead to cancellation of candidature .
Application Fee Structure
| Category | Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) | Security Deposit (Refundable) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR/EWS | ₹1,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| SC/ST/OBC/PwD | ₹500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
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Key Changes Introduced in NEET UG Counselling 2026
This year, MCC has introduced several student-friendly reforms to make the counselling process more transparent and convenient :
Freeze and Float System
Candidates now have two options after seat allotment:
Freeze: Candidates satisfied with their allotted seat must physically report to the allotted institute and complete admission formalities.
Float: Candidates seeking upgradation in subsequent rounds can opt for online document verification and need not visit the allotted college immediately .
No Physical Reporting for Upgradation
Candidates who opt for the “Willing to Upgrade” option are no longer required to physically report to the allotted college. Their existing seat remains secured while they participate in subsequent rounds .
Online Document Upload
All candidates, whether they choose to freeze or float their seats, must upload scanned copies of required documents through the MCC portal . NRI candidates can also upload supporting documents online.
Online Seat Resignation Facility
Candidates who wish to surrender their allotted seat can now submit their resignation online through the MCC portal .
Documents Required for Registration
Candidates should keep these documents ready before beginning the registration process :
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Scorecard
Class 10 Mark Sheet and Certificate
Class 12 Mark Sheet and Certificate
Valid Government-Issued Photo Identity Proof
Recent Passport-size Photographs
Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), if applicable
PwBD Certificate, if applicable
Domicile Certificate, if required
Important Advisory for Candidates
The MCC has issued the following important advisory for candidates participating in NEET UG Counselling 2026 :
Watch the official MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Video Tutorial before beginning the registration process.
Read the UG Information Bulletin carefully to understand eligibility conditions and counselling rules.
Use the 24×7 toll-free helpline for counselling-related queries and technical issues.
Do not wait until the last minute to complete registration to avoid technical glitches.
Helpline Details
Toll-Free Helpline: Available 24×7
Email: mcc2026@gov.in (include application details for quicker resolution)
State Quota Counselling
Candidates seeking admission under the 85% state quota must register separately on the respective state counselling portals, as state counselling is conducted independently of the MCC process .
The academic session for UG courses is officially scheduled to commence on September 8, 2026
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 · FAQs
15% AIQ / Central Universities / AIIMS / JIPMER / B.Sc. Nursing:
General/EWS: Registration Fee ₹1,000 + Security Deposit ₹10,000 = ₹11,000
SC/ST/OBC/PwD: Registration Fee ₹500 + Security Deposit ₹5,000 = ₹5,500
Deemed Universities (All Categories):
Registration Fee ₹5,000 + Security Deposit ₹2,00,000 = ₹2,05,000
Freeze: Candidates satisfied with their allotted seat must physically report to the allotted institute, complete document verification, and confirm admission.
Float: Candidates seeking an upgrade in the next round can opt for online document verification. They need not visit the allotted college immediately but must upload all required documents on the MCC portal for verification [citation:2]. This change aims to reduce repeated travel and make the counselling process more convenient.
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Scorecard
- Class 10 Certificate (proof of date of birth)
- Class 12 Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate
- Valid Government-Issued Photo Identity Proof
- Passport-size Photographs
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), if applicable
- PwBD Certificate, if applicable
- Domicile Certificate (where required)
- NRI documents (if applicable under NRI quota)
Candidates can exit or resign from seats allotted in Round 1 and Round 2 as per MCC rules. However, candidates allotted seats in Round 3 are not permitted to resign [citation:2].
If a candidate is allotted a seat in the second or subsequent rounds but fails to join, or if admission is cancelled due to incorrect information or missing documents, the security deposit will be forfeited [citation:2].
- SC – 15%
- ST – 7.5%
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) – 27%
- EWS – 10%
- PwD – 5% horizontal reservation
- Watch the official MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Video Tutorial before beginning the registration process [citation:5][citation:8].
- Read the UG Information Bulletin carefully to understand eligibility conditions and counselling rules [citation:8].
- Use the 24x7 toll-free helpline for counselling-related queries and technical issues [citation:5][citation:10].
- Do not wait until the last minute to complete registration to avoid technical glitches [citation:5].
- Use the same mobile number and email ID that were used while registering for NEET UG with NTA [citation:6].
